This page provides information for students in the Art Central Foundation photography course.
Week 1: Introduction to exposure and to using aperture and shutter speed for creative control
In class:
View the videos listed below.
- Photography Basics for Beginners – Exposure Introduction – Part 1 of 6
- Photography Basics for Beginners – Aperture – Part 2 of 6
- Photography Basics for Beginners – Shutter Speed – Part 3 of 6
Practice the following
- Use shutter speed priority to get a correct exposure while creatively controlling motion
- Use aperture priority to get a correct exposure while creatively controlling depth of field
Classwork example
- View the gallery here for examples of your Week 1 work.
Homework
- Find one photo to share that uses creative control of motion
- Find one photo to share that uses creative control of depth of field
- e-mail both photos to Susan at dogpatchpix@gmail.com
- Bring a set of three objects to photograph for a still life, Choose items that have some sort of relationship, such as color, shape, or subject matter. Look at 30 Stunning Examples of Still Life Photography and similar web pages for ideas.
Week 2: Understanding the exposure triangle
In class:
View the videos listed below.
- Photography Basics for Beginners – ISO – Part 4 of 6
- Photography Basics for Beginners – Exposure Revisited – Part 5 of 6
- Composition Tips
Practice the following
- Photograph still life arrangements to practice creative control of depth of field
Homework
- Plan what to wear for your portrait that a classmate will take
Week 3: Practicing with Portraits
In class:
View the videos listed below.
- Best & Worst Focal Lengths For Portraits
- It’s all about the Jaw!
- Posing Pitfalls – 5 Things that Ruin a Pose and How to Fix Them
Practice the following
- Photograph Alka-Seltzer “Lava Lamp” to practice creative control of motion
- Photograph a headshot and full body shot of your partner
Submit the following
- Proposal for final project